5-Day Tanzania Safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Game drives through Tarangire's baobab-studded landscape, known for elephants and lions
• 02 Explore the vast Serengeti plains with lions, leopards, wildebeest, and zebras
• 03 Stay on the Ngorongoro crater rim with stunning views over this UNESCO-listed natural wonder
• 04 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for an immersive wildlife experience inside a natural enclosure
• 05 Spot Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions and abundant birdlife

Experience the best of Tanzania's wildlife on this 5-day safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Travel through diverse and iconic landscapes, each with its own unique ecosystem and remarkable wildlife encounters. From the elephant-dense plains of Tarangire and the predator-rich Serengeti to the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater and lush Lake Manyara, this safari promises thrilling moments and picturesque scenery.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive, exploring the rich wildlife within this natural enclosure.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Babati, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire's Wildlife Plains

• Start with an early morning departure from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park.
• Spend the day on a game drive, spotting elephants, lions, and other wildlife amid the baobab-studded landscape.
• Overnight stay in Mto wa Mbu.

2

Day 02

Into the Vast Plains of Serengeti

• After breakfast, journey to Serengeti National Park.
• Enjoy an afternoon game drive across the vast plains, where you'll encounter predators like lions and leopards, along with herds of wildebeest and zebras.
• Overnight within Serengeti.

3

Day 03

Morning Safari and Transfer to Ngorongoro

• Begin the day with a morning game drive in Serengeti for more wildlife sightings.
• Later, proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for an overnight stay on the crater rim, offering stunning views over the crater.

4

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Lake Manyara

• Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive, exploring the rich wildlife within this natural enclosure.
• After lunch, drive to Lake Manyara for an overnight stay nearby.

5

Day 05

Lake Manyara and Return to Arusha

• Explore Lake Manyara National Park in the morning, famous for its tree-climbing lions and diverse bird species.
• After a rewarding game drive, return to Arusha in the afternoon, concluding your 5-day Tanzania safari.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All park fees
• 4x4 open-roof safari jeep
• Comfortable accommodation
• Meals
• Professional guides

What's Not Included

• Tips
• Flights
• Personal items

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Babati Rural, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.